| Make : GENERAL COACH | Model : M1035L | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V275000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040621 | Date Received by ODI: 20040607 | Date Added to Database: 20040616 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 90 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN BUSES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE DRIVER'S SEAT TETHER STRAP WAS NOT INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
THE FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TETHER STRAP IS TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED TETHER STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-800-842-0622. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 572 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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